Colton 1855 Antique Map of Washington and Oregon

Colton 1855 Antique Map of Washington and Oregon Reviews

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This beautiful hand-colored map was created by Joseph Hutchins Colton, a prominent publisher of atlases in the United States. During the years of the early 1830's to 1890, the Colton family atlases were the finest produced during the 19th century. By the late 1850's, the Colton's were also publishing guidebooks, and immigrant & railroad maps. In the 1860's, the firm was renamed G. W. & C. B. Colton, when Colton was succeeded by his sons, George Woolworth and Charles B. Colton. The Colton family of cartographers continued to publish maps and atlases until 1892. If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly "limited-edition" prints are perfect. Antique engravings, & prints are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. A beautiful old print or engraving is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, antique prints allow you to present someone a piece of the past.

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Jul 31, 2011 10:45:03

Colton 1855 Antique Map of South Africa

Colton 1855 Antique Map of South Africa Reviews

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This incredibly detailed map shows the southern portion of Africa, last bastion of European colonization. Much of the interior of the continent was still unexplored. It shows the political divisions, roads, major cities and towns of the time. It is a fine example of the beautiful and subtle color lithography used by many European map makers in the latter half of the 19th century. If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, this truly "limited-edition" print is perfect. Antique maps are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. This beautiful old map is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, antique maps and prints allow you to present someone a piece of their past.

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Jun 05, 2011 19:52:03

Colton 1881 Antique Map of Illinois

Colton 1881 Antique Map of Illinois Reviews

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This beautiful hand-colored map was created by Joseph Hutchins Colton, a prominent publisher of atlases in the United States. During the years of the early 1830's to 1890, the Colton family atlases were the finest produced during the 19th century. By the late 1850's, the Colton's were also publishing guidebooks, and immigrant & railroad maps. In the 1860's, the firm was renamed G. W. & C. B. Colton, when Colton was succeeded by his sons, George Woolworth and Charles B. Colton. The Colton family of cartographers continued to publish maps and atlases until 1892. If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly "limited-edition" prints are perfect. Antique engravings, & prints are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. A beautiful old print or engraving is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, antique prints allow you to present someone a piece of the past.

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Apr 27, 2011 10:38:03

Colton 1881 Antique Map of Wisconsin

Colton 1881 Antique Map of Wisconsin Reviews

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This beautiful hand-colored map was created by Joseph Hutchins Colton, a prominent publisher of atlases in the United States. During the years of the early 1830's to 1890, the Colton family atlases were the finest produced during the 19th century. By the late 1850's, the Colton's were also publishing guidebooks, and immigrant & railroad maps. In the 1860's, the firm was renamed G. W. & C. B. Colton, when Colton was succeeded by his sons, George Woolworth and Charles B. Colton. The Colton family of cartographers continued to publish maps and atlases until 1892. If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly "limited-edition" prints are perfect. Antique engravings, & prints are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. A beautiful old print or engraving is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, antique prints allow you to present someone a piece of the past.

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Apr 06, 2011 01:30:03